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BUS5263 Venture Capital and Private Equity Investments

Course Description

This course examines the concepts and institutions involved in entrepreneurial finance and private equity markets. It reviews and evaluates major sources of funding including venture capital firms, informal investors, banks, investment banks, suppliers, buyers, and various government sources. Topics explored include valuation, joint ventures, private placements, forms of buyouts, IPOs, as well as technology, financial and risk considerations.